Sometimes the hardest part of being a dad is getting the little things right. Fatherhood means taking responsibility for your children's feelings as well as their safety, education and putting food on the table. That means saying "I love you and I care" even if you don't use those exact words each time. Consider these five simple ways to show affection … [Read more...] about 5 simple ways to show your kids affection each day
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Get a jumpstart on a more imaginative Halloween with your kids
Halloween costumes are more expensive, more complicated and somehow less imaginative than they used to be. Most of this is because they cost an arm and a leg. Seriously, a prom dress is one thing, but any article of clothing your kid wears only once should not put you back $50.The smart dad solution? Start early and get your kids excited about making their own costumes. Ask … [Read more...] about Get a jumpstart on a more imaginative Halloween with your kids
3 upcoming TV shows for dads and their kids
The air is crisp, the temperatures are dropping into sweater weather and "Breaking Bad" is coming to an end. Wondering what you'll do now that summer's over and long evenings outdoors grilling and playing catch with your kids are over? Luckily, a brand new television schedule for fall is about to arrive. But amid all the violent crime procedurals and … [Read more...] about 3 upcoming TV shows for dads and their kids
How young is too young for Facebook?
Social media is everywhere. Take a look at any given web page and you'll see a litter of links for Twitter, Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn and probably a handful of social media sites you've never even heard of! Even print ads feature Twitter handles and Facebook profiles, so viewers can follow up on their smartphones or home computers. So, as a father, it's no wonder … [Read more...] about How young is too young for Facebook?
Germs and your kid – is there anything you can do?
Schools: Are they really the germ-infested nests most parents expect them to be? The short answer is basically yes. Each weekday, 55 million kids and 7 million school staff members enter more than 130,000 different public and private schools throughout the U.S. Those giant bubbles are ripe for flu infestation or just the common cold, especially when you consider that more than … [Read more...] about Germs and your kid – is there anything you can do?